She apologized to Zhou Ming: "Teacher Zhou, I'm sorry, Lin Zhiqian just likes to mess with things."
Zhou Ming: "Tinglan, actually you know that I like you very much. If possible, we can try to date formally. I may not have any advantages, or even have a lot of shortcomings, but my finances are acceptable, and I can at least ensure that you have enough food and clothing.
Worry, I will try my best to be good to you and your mother."
Zhou Ming thought that he was really in trouble this time. At first, he would weigh the pros and cons and the evenly matched partner. After observing for a long time, he decided to pursue Shu Tinglan.
But as the two got along, all the conditions they had set no longer mattered, and he was even willing to take care of her mother for her.
This was the first time Shu Tinglan heard such a direct confession, and even directly stated that he would help her take care of her mother. There was inevitably a slight ripple in his heart. For a moment, he thought, just as Lin Zhiqian said, Zhou Ming is indeed a suitable person.
Otherwise, let's just stay with Zhou Ming like this. With a shoulder to lean on, we might be able to spend the rest of our lives peacefully.
But, is it fair? Is it fair to Zhou Ming? Because he is willing to bear her burden, she lets him carry it?
This is not Shu Tinglan's character.
"I'm sorry, Teacher Zhou, you are very good, but I am not worthy of you." She answered seriously.
Zhou Ming was not angry, he just smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, Ting Lan, there is no need to feel any psychological burden. We are still colleagues and we will have a long time to come."
Zhou Ming has always been confident, believing that one day, Shu Tinglan will fall in love with him.
Shu Tinglan was very grateful to Zhou Ming. At least after her rejection, he quickly put this incident behind him and still tried his best to take care of her while working. Perhaps this is how adults should be.
Director Xiao came to Zhuoyuan Technology again to report on the progress of the project, and just like last time, Lawyer Zhang, Wang Yan, and Zhuo Yuan were at the same table with them during lunch.
Lawyer Zhang joked: "Director Xiao is relieved this time. Lawyer Zhou and Lawyer Xiao Shu are dating, and the good news will not go to outsiders."
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt that the whole atmosphere suddenly turned dull and depressing. Wang Yan looked at him and shook his head, looking like he was asking for blessings.
"When did Lawyer Zhang gossip like this? Is it because the workload is too little?" Zhuo Yuan's voice was cold.
Lawyer Zhang was sweating all over his body. Wasn’t the atmosphere just now very good? He was just joking.
But seeing Zhuo Yu'an's expression gloomy and his words full of gunpowder, he hurriedly shut up.
Shu Tinglan buried her head in her meal, not wanting to attract attention and become the focus of other people's conversations. But Zhou Ming always said frankly:
"Actually, I am chasing Tinglan, and I am still chasing him."
Zhou Ming's tone was enthusiastic and confident, and he had the courage to express his feelings. This was a beautiful thing, and there was no need to hide it. Shu Tinglan's head lowered even lower. She was not used to this method.
Director Xiao didn't say anything, just smiled politely. She was very open-minded, as long as it didn't affect her work.
Wang Yan raised his eyebrows and glanced at Shu Tinglan and Zhou Ming, with an unpredictable smile on his lips.